Best suited to candidates with Electrical Engineering coursework and interest in water technology, working in a hands-on, collaborative startup environment.
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Original posting from Vital Lyfe via Ashby
About Vital Lyfe
Vital Lyfe is a tech company redefining water autonomy through innovation, creating a new category of personal water-making technology built to scale where infrastructure can’t.
Mission
We’re looking for passionate and driven interns to join our mission and gain hands-on experience working on impactful projects.
What You'll Do
- Work on developing and optimizing the electrical components of our desalination devices.
- Focus on power management, sensor interfacing, and system reliability.
- Utilize tools like Altium, MATLAB, or similar platforms for design and simulation.
What We’re Looking For
Education: Currently pursuing a degree in Electrical Engineering.
Skills: Experience or coursework in relevant fields (e.g., fluid dynamics, circuit design, thermodynamics, material science).
Attributes:
- A passion for solving real world problems.
- Strong analytical and problem solving skills.
- Excellent communication and teamwork abilities.
Physical Job Requirements - Essential Functions
- Hands on work on development hardware.
- Lift and carry up to 50 lbs. unassisted
- Work involves standing, crouching, and walking for extended periods. Suitable seating is provided when the nature of the work reasonably permits.
- Wear required PPE (safety glasses, gloves, safety shoes) in production areas. Required personal protective equipment (PPE), including safety shoes, will be provided or reimbursed by Vital Lyfe.
Why Join Us?
- Impact: Work on technology that addresses one of humanity’s most pressing challenges.
- Hands-On Experience: Tackle real world projects and gain invaluable industry knowledge.
- Mentorship: Learn from a team of seasoned engineers and innovators.
- Growth Opportunities: Contribute to a growing startup and help shape its future.
Location Requirement: Ability to work 100% onsite in Torrance, CA (remote or hybrid work will not be considered)
Vital Lyfe is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with Vital Lyfe is governed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status.
Source: Vital Lyfe careers (Ashby)